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Independence Day
On July 4th 1776 the thirteen colonies declared their independence from England. This is important because this event eventually led to the Creation of the United States. -
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Important Events in US History
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Civil War
The Civil War was known as 'The war between the states". The North and South states of the united states fought each other over many things, the biggest being slavery. This war took the lives of over 618,000 men. This event is important in us history because it formed the nation again when it was split in two. -
WW1
The US entered WW1 after Germans destroyed a US U-Boat and the Us broke diplomatic relations with Germany. This is an important event in US history because it created a stronger bond with the US and its allies and showed that the US wasnt a force to be reckoned with. -
WW2 Hiroshima
When the US bombed the Japanese City Hiroshima this caused the Japanese to surrender. This Ultimately ended the war. This was an important event in US history since it ended the war and made the US look powerful. -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam war was a way to prevent communist from taking over South Vietnam. This is an important event since this was the first major war the U.S had lost. -
Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement was a movement held by African Americans protesting for racial equality, since during that time African Americans were discriminated. This is an important event since African Americans were fighting for equal treatment as white people. -
John F Kennedy Assassination
John F Kennedy was the 35 president of th U.S he was assassinated while riding in a presidential motorcade in Dallas,Texas in the Deleay Plaza. This is important since Kennedy was the first major assassination during that time after Abraham Lincoln. -
Moon landing
The moon landing was an event that made history in the U.S since it was when the United States had shown how much they had technologically improved. This an important event since it showed how the U.S can accomplish anything. -
911
This is an event that can never be forgotten in U.S history since it was a terrorist attack on the twin towers. This is important since it made the U.S bump their security up. -
Barack Obama becoming President
When Barack Obama was elected history was made since he was the first colored man to become president. This is important since throughout history all of the U.S presidents were white men and the election of Barack Obama was history.
